To My Father Poem by wafae bazzi

i'm sorry for all the pain
that i've caused you
i know that i'm not the easiest person to live with
but i have to do things my own way
and i'm sure that
you wouldn't expect anything less from me
becuase you taught me
to be sure of myself
to be my own person
to follow my dreams
and to strive to
become the best person that i can be
and though it may not
seem like it at times
i assure you that
your values and ideals
are a part of me
a gauge by which
i set my high standards
and i always try
to make you proud
in all that i do
and despite our differences
i always think of you
the one i look up to
who's giving warm and strong
i hope you know how much i love you